Special invitation to WSCIJ’s Journalism & Civic Space Guard conference on Wednesday 30 October by 10am in Abuja and online
ALAKA MOTUNRAYO
This conference will explore the critical relationship between a free press, civic space, and investigative reporting, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies. It is part of the 'Leveraging the power of the media to fortify the civic space and tackle malinformation' programme, implemented by the WSCIJ in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), with support from the Netherlands Embassy.
The 2022 WSCIJ media monitoring report, Hushed voices and the media's defence of the civic space, confirms that journalists and news media organisations experience the highest number of attacks when civic space infringements occur. Journalists face threats, harassment, intimidation, and physical attacks, particularly during critical democratic activities such as protests and elections. As you are aware, a safe media is essential for a safe society, and a secure society is vital for the flourishing of democracy.
This event will bring together key stakeholders – security agencies, the judiciary, and the media – to facilitate constructive dialogue on their roles in protecting civic space and ensuring the free flow of information.
Launched in December 2021, the Civic Space Guard project builds on initial funding from the Joint Civic Defence Fund. The initiative focuses on equipping journalists with the resources and support needed to carry out their duties effectively and safely.
Your participation would greatly enrich the dialogue, contributing to our collective effort to examine how emerging technologies impact journalists' rights and the free press.
Thank you for considering this invitation.
Motunrayo Alaka
Executive Director/CEO, WSCIJ
Motunrayo Alaka
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)
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